Hayden Rodenkirchen explores the territorial disputes in the South China Sea in light of the Canadian Arctic
Security, Trade and the Economy
The Security, Trade and the Economy program aims to provide Canadians with relevant and accessible analysis on current international economic policies with a focus on Canadian interests and trade security. Additionally, the program examines our country’s commitment to NATO’s mandate of encouraging economic collaboration and eliminating economic conflict.
Provinces and pipelines
Frederick Pai explores how Canadian federalism has complicated the Northern Gateway project
The Arctic Council Round Up: Mapped Membership
The Arctic has become increasingly dynamic as new challenges and opportunities are uncovered. As a result, the Arctic Council has gained importance and garnered interest as an institution. Diana Rivera maps its members, observes states and related articles by the NCC.
The Greek Social Fallout: Remains of the Debt Crisis
Tyler Amos explains why, even as the Eurozone officially comes out of a recession, problems in Greece are far from over.
South Korea Sails North: Policies and Goals for the Arctic
Georgi Ivanov examines South Korea’s motivation and interests as it looks towards the Arctic.
Egypt: Two Presidents Down, an Economy to Go
Following the violent crackdown by the Egyptian Army, Diana Rivera discusses the economic direction of the country under the new army-backed interim government.
Forlorn France Faces Bleak Future
Christopher Kelly on the bleak attitudes held by French citizens with regard to the current state of their economy and their future.
Japan in the Red: Taxes, Fragile Growth, and Overwhelming Debt
In his efforts to tackle its growing sovereign debt, Japan might stifle its fragile economic progress. Diana Rivera examines Abe’s tax plan and fiscal cuts and their potential effects.
Report Review: “Putting the N back into NATO: A High North Policy Framework for the Atlantic Alliance?”
Georgi Ivanov reviews Brooke Smith-Windsor’s most recent research paper on NATO action in the High North, for the NATO Defense College.
Abenomics 101: What’s all the buzz about?
Following the global buzz over ‘Abenomics’, Diana Rivera explains what the controversial Japanese economic strategy entails.